Add 56/50 and 15/7
1st number: 1 6/50, 2nd number: 2 1/7
56/50 + 15/7 is 571/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
56/50 = 56 × 7/50 × 7 = 392/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
15/7 = 15 × 50/7 × 50 = 750/350 - Add the two like fractions:
392/350 + 750/350 = 392 + 750/350 = 1142/350 - 1142/350 simplified gives 571/175
- So, 56/50 + 15/7 = 571/175
In mixed form: 346/175
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